When a new instance of Visual Studio is created, the configuration process can fail at the Connected Services Package step. This issue can be caused by a missing plug-in or property configuration. To fix this issue, follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Verify your JSON configuration is correct
The first step is to verify your JSON configuration is correct. In Visual Studio, navigate to Tools > Options > Environment > Preview Features and click on the "Enable Scripting Language service" option. Afterwards, navigate to Solution Explorer and select the project. Then navigate to project > Properties > Application and verify the configuration information is correct.
Step 2: Uninstall the Connected Services Package
If the steps above don't resolve the issue, the next step is to uninstall the Connected Services Package. Navigate to Tools > Options > Environment > Preview Features and click on the “Disable Scripting Language Service” option. Then head to Solution Explorer and select the project. Then navigate to project > References and delete the Connected Services Package.
Step 3: Reinstall the Connected Services Package
Once the Connected Services Package is uninstalled, it can be reinstalled by downloading the package from the Visual Studio Marketplace. After downloading the package, select the project in the Solution Explorer and navigate to the project > References. In the upper right hand corner of the References manager, click on the “Connected Services” tab and click the Add button. From here, click on the “Extensions” tab and select the package. Then click “Install”.
FAQ
Q: What could be causing the “Connected Services Package Failed” error in Visual Studio?
A: This error is usually caused by a missing plug-in or property configuration.
Q: How do I verify my JSON configuration?
A: To verify your JSON Configuration, navigate to Tools > Options > Environment > Preview Features and click on the “Enable Scripting Language Service” option. Then navigate to Solution Explorer and select the project. Next, navigate to Projec > Properties > Application and verify the configuration information is correct.
Q: How do I uninstall and reinstall the Connected Services Package?
A: To uninstall the Connected Services Package, navigate to Tools > Options > Environment > Preview Features and click on the “Disable Scripting Language Service” option. Then head to Solution Explorer and select the project. Then navigate to project > References and delete the Connected Services Package. To reinstall the Connected Services Package, you will need to download the package from the Visual Studio Marketplace and use the Connected Services tab in the References manager to add the package.